17 Memory Care Facilities near Auburn Hills, MI

There are 180,000 seniors in Michigan living with Alzheimer's disease, and in Auburn Hills 11 percent of its more than 23,000 residents are 65 years of age and older. For those who live with advanced forms of dementia and need 24-hour residential care, facilities known as Alzheimer's Special Care Units              (SCUs) are available to provide specialized services. Two of these facilities are available in Auburn Hills with an additional 32 in neighboring communities.

• Compared to the high rates of violent crime seen across the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, Auburn Hills only scores a 22.2 out of 100, which is also lower than the national average of 31.1. However, rates of property crime are higher, scoring a 51.2, compared to regional and national scores, which are both around 38. It's a good idea to review the policies and procedures an SCU has in place to ensure the safety of its senior residents .
• While only slightly higher than the U.S. national average, the cost of living in Auburn Hills is higher than other Michigan cities, scoring a 101.5, compared to the state average of 97. The biggest influences in this difference are transportation costs and miscellaneous expenditures.
• Auburn Hills is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Havenwyck Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• When choosing an SCU, it's important for families to feel that their loved ones will be protected from the weather, especially in cities like Auburn Hills that are known to have harsh winters. Temperatures reach an average low of 16 degrees, and approximately 35 inches of snow is expected in a season. Consider talking to the facility director about the measures they take to prevent residents from unfavorable winter weather.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Auburn Hills

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Michigan page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.

Auburn Hills and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Auburn Hills, please visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.

Directory of Winners in the Auburn Hills Area

Auburn Hills-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Michigan page for more information about these laws.